Indian Police Clash with Protesters Over Kolkata Doctor’s Rape and Murder
Protests Escalate in Kolkata
On August 28, 2024, police in Kolkata, India, used tear gas and water cannons to disperse hundreds of protesters demanding the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The protests erupted following the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old...
Modi’s New Budget Confronts India’s Jobs Crisis and Economic Inequality
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition government is set to present its first federal budget following a narrow election victory. Modi, now reliant on coalition partners, is expected to reset his spending policies while maintaining fiscal prudence.
Analysts suggest the new government may need to focus...